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>> yesterday, about 5,000 people in san francisco joined tens of thousands in washington, d.c. in what they called the largest rally ever on the climate change issue. they also protested a plan to carry oil from canada to texas through the keystone excel pipeline. the president will decide if that project will move forward. >>> want to check in with sal. is it still very quiet out there? >> yes. i think we deserve it. i don't think it will be quiet tomorrow. i think a lot of people pack five days of work into four days. enjoy your day off. tomorrow you will be back at the grind. look at the been toll plaza. it looks pretty good here as you drive into san francisco at this time. it's almost unheard of at this time. i'm not here on sundays but i managen that's what it -- imagine that's what it would look like at this time on sundays. what a nice-looking picture there. no major problems. if you are driving on the nimitz freeway between hayward and union city, southbound traffic looks good all the way down to fremont. >>> let's go to steve. >> we had a beautiful weekend. higher clo
>> yesterday, about 5,000 people in san francisco joined tens of thousands in washington, d.c. in what they called the largest rally ever on the climate change issue. they also protested a plan to carry oil from canada to texas through the keystone excel pipeline. the president will decide if that project will move forward. >>> want to check in with sal. is it still very quiet out there? >> yes. i think we deserve it. i don't think it will be quiet tomorrow. i think a lot...
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man who used to run a swim club allegedly took more than 22 5,000 dollars from the team. mark thorton was charged with eight counts of grand theft. he used to be president of the stingrays. that club sued him after he was charged. he has pled not guilty. >>> investigation is now going on into the school drowning of a 12-year-old boy in massachusetts. the student was rushed to the hospital yesterday afternoon where he was pronounced dead. officials say he was swimming as part of a physical many indication class. the department isn't releasing specific details about the drowning. >> our deep felt sympathies go out to the family. we just can't imagine the size of this loss. >> the superintendent said the class was supervisorred and said this is an accident unlike any he has seen. >> a state senator wants to investigate a popular fitness center in northern california after a young boy was hurt at the gym's child care center. mark mcgee said it was two years ago when he took his son jacinto family fitness. an employee came up and said later that jack had been cut. >> his face
man who used to run a swim club allegedly took more than 22 5,000 dollars from the team. mark thorton was charged with eight counts of grand theft. he used to be president of the stingrays. that club sued him after he was charged. he has pled not guilty. >>> investigation is now going on into the school drowning of a 12-year-old boy in massachusetts. the student was rushed to the hospital yesterday afternoon where he was pronounced dead. officials say he was swimming as part of a...
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hours earlier, a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death just blocks from the oakland police headquarters. >> new investigation into the athlete oscar p pistorius, they believe he used the bat to break down the bathroom door where his girlfriend was hiding or she used it. either way, they have a rock solid case against pistorius who has denied the murder charge. he called him and said there was a terrible accident. >>> it is so important. even made an impact in a positive way or negative way. but just maintaining p it. just always be true to yourself. >> there is outrage over that piece of video and his girlfriend reeva steenkamp. >> it aired last night. they accuse producers of exploiting the death of the 29-year-old model. >> i believe it would have been the next challenge to run in south africa. it is sad but abrupt end to a wonderful career. >> women's groups say it should have been delayed until after her funeral. but they said it was a tribute to her legacy. >>> there will be a funeral for the san bernardino cop. christopher dormer will be laid to rest. people rallied outside the lo
hours earlier, a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death just blocks from the oakland police headquarters. >> new investigation into the athlete oscar p pistorius, they believe he used the bat to break down the bathroom door where his girlfriend was hiding or she used it. either way, they have a rock solid case against pistorius who has denied the murder charge. he called him and said there was a terrible accident. >>> it is so important. even made an impact in a positive way or...
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as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the senate plans to vote on two proposals. >> reporter: the votes are just for show, so each party can say they made their attempt to stop these automatic sweeping budget cuts. senate democrats are calling for $55 billion in cuts and another $55 billion in increased tax revenue but republicans refuse to raise taxes. the gop is now pushing and alternative that would require $85 billion in cuts, the same as sequestration but now they want president obama to determine which cuts get saved and they are giving him a deadline of march 15th. neither bill is expected to get the 60 votes expected to pass today and $85 billion in cuts become law tomorrow. >> the question is whether or not we are going to see a willingness on the part of all parties to compromise in a meaningful way. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner will speak on behalf of house republicans later this morning, but up first, nancy pelosi speaks in about 15 minutes. what she has to say when i see you next hour. li
as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the senate plans to vote on two proposals. >> reporter: the votes are just for show, so each party can say they made their attempt to stop these automatic sweeping budget cuts. senate democrats are calling for $55 billion in cuts and another $55 billion in increased tax revenue but republicans refuse to raise taxes. the gop is now pushing and alternative that would require $85 billion in cuts, the same as sequestration but now...
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as ktvu's kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, republicans say this situation is not as desperate as democrats claim and finally just a short time ago, we learned there will be a meeting of the key players. kyla? >> reporter: yeah, tori. california senator barbara boxer says she is cuts will be pain -- these cuts will be painful, especially in california. but republicans say democrats are painful. republicans say there could still be time to reverse the cuts. it would be several weeks before the first federal civilian employees would be furloughed. with that delay, that leaves time for congress to modify. house republicans passed legislation twice to avoid sequestration. senate democrats unveiled their plan yesterday, which includes tax increases and now we hear senate republicans could unveil their plan today. the threat of sequestration could hurt california's unemployment rate when one in ten people statewide are already looking for work. >> the governor has said it's a downward pressure on the economy when we want up
as ktvu's kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, republicans say this situation is not as desperate as democrats claim and finally just a short time ago, we learned there will be a meeting of the key players. kyla? >> reporter: yeah, tori. california senator barbara boxer says she is cuts will be pain -- these cuts will be painful, especially in california. but republicans say democrats are painful. republicans say there could still be time to reverse the cuts. it would...
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but some republicans believe the president should promote his plan here in washington. >> president obama has not done a very good job building relations with congressing. he needs to do before he puts exterral pressure on him. >> reporter: and then a bipartisan from the house of representatives tomorrow will be pushing for gun trafficking laws. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> and as the gun control debate heats up, the president was asked recently if he had ever shot a gun and president obama said he went skeet shooting all of the time. some people were skeptical though and asked for proof. so over the weekend, the white house released this photo of president obama skeet shooting at camp david back in august. >>> 8:14. about an hour ago, the new secretary of state john kerry made his first address to state department employees. he told him they have the best jobs in government. >> we get to lift people out of poverty, cure disease, speak to those who have no voice. >> he said foreign service runs in his family. his father was a diplomat. kerry spent most of his chil
but some republicans believe the president should promote his plan here in washington. >> president obama has not done a very good job building relations with congressing. he needs to do before he puts exterral pressure on him. >> reporter: and then a bipartisan from the house of representatives tomorrow will be pushing for gun trafficking laws. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> and as the gun control debate heats up, the president was asked...
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as ktvu's kye ba campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the attacks have been intensified over the years. >> reporter: this 60-page report released says a secret division of the chinese military carried out more than 100 cyber attacks on u.s. computer systems. the firm claims this secret group has targeted at least 20 different industries in the u.s., just once 2006. the report shows this military group targeted information technology systems the most followed by the aerospace public administration and satellites and telecommunications industries. when it comes to information stolen, the cyber security firm says the secret division of the chinese military got ahold of white papers and e-mails from high-ranking employees in the u.s. government. china's leaders deny these claims and they their country is a victim of cyber attacks. >> translator: 14 million chinese computers were attacked from ip addresses abroad. met of these attacks mumm -- most of these attacks come from the united states. >> reporter: the cyber expert is speakin
as ktvu's kye ba campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the attacks have been intensified over the years. >> reporter: this 60-page report released says a secret division of the chinese military carried out more than 100 cyber attacks on u.s. computer systems. the firm claims this secret group has targeted at least 20 different industries in the u.s., just once 2006. the report shows this military group targeted information technology systems the most followed by the...
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as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, they believe sustainable jobs could be on the way. kyla? >> reporter: california congressman eric smallwell says president obama's ideas are solid. president obama says there are areas that require investment to grow the economy. they include manufacturing and infrastructure. the president believes those sectors could lead to long-term johns nationwide. he also believes it's time to invest more in clean energy which he says could reduce our country's reliance on foreign oil, cut costs and sustain jobs. >> i saw those investments being in clean energy where we can create new clean energy made in american jobs but also in ways we can prepare our children and those going to college for the jobs that will be available for tomorrow. >> reporter: now, some republicans wonder if this type of plan will call for a stimulus. that's something they've rejected and said does not work. while bay area lawmakers say this is the only way to grow the economy when i see you next. kyla campbell
as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, they believe sustainable jobs could be on the way. kyla? >> reporter: california congressman eric smallwell says president obama's ideas are solid. president obama says there are areas that require investment to grow the economy. they include manufacturing and infrastructure. the president believes those sectors could lead to long-term johns nationwide. he also believes it's time to invest more in clean energy which he says...
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as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the president wants republicans to compromise. kyla? >> reporter: dave, senate democrats came up with a plan that includes both spending cuts and tax increases. senate majority leader, harry reid, was on the floor just a moment ago. republicans around the country, the majority of them support this balanced approach and the only republicans who don't are those who work on capitol hill. right now, mcdonald's connell is speaking -- right now, mitch mcconnell is speaking. this is all happening as president obama heads to newport news, virginia where ship yards could be hit the hardest. he says those cuts could be felt in california since the company has a supplier base in all 50 states. but the chairman of the republican governors association says the president's scare tack tis are not working on him. >> i think it's time for the president to leadership. he's been trying to scare the american people, trying to scare now states and others. >> reporter: and some republicans accuse
as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the president wants republicans to compromise. kyla? >> reporter: dave, senate democrats came up with a plan that includes both spending cuts and tax increases. senate majority leader, harry reid, was on the floor just a moment ago. republicans around the country, the majority of them support this balanced approach and the only republicans who don't are those who work on capitol hill. right now, mcdonald's connell is speaking --...
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as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, this is all happening as the california congresswoman joins other moms against gun violence today. >> reporter: jackie speier is joining with group moms rising which has more than 1 million members online. speier and members from that group will deliver a petition with 150,000 signatures to lawmakers. that's asking the nra to back off and urging company to boat on the proposals. the nra's vice president and ceo wayne la pierre will directly respond to the president's state of the union address later today in wake of the -- today. in wake of the shooting, the nra is calling for security at schools. not a ban. congressional leaders from both parties are willing to take a vote on the president's proposal but that doesn't mean the nra will stop fighting. >> the president is trying to use a motion to force things through before they've been rationally debated. >> reporter: the nra released another ad this week. they used statistics from the association saying an assault weapons b
as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, this is all happening as the california congresswoman joins other moms against gun violence today. >> reporter: jackie speier is joining with group moms rising which has more than 1 million members online. speier and members from that group will deliver a petition with 150,000 signatures to lawmakers. that's asking the nra to back off and urging company to boat on the proposals. the nra's vice president and ceo wayne la pierre...
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as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, members of the gop say they have a good reason to push off a confirmation vote. >> reporter: many senate republicans say chuck hagel is too controversial to be confirmed. days after getting through committee on a party line vote, several members of the gop say they still have questions. from day one, we could see hagel's confirmation process would hit speed bumps along the way. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle question his comments on israel's jews and gays as well as his positions on iran and iraq. senate republicans are asking hagel for more information on his finances and speeches he's given and they are taking advantage of this opportunity to get more details from the white house regarding how president obama responded to the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi this past september. today, congress start as ten- day recess. >> i think that during the break, it's sufficient time to get any additional questions answered. i will vote in favor of this on the d
as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, members of the gop say they have a good reason to push off a confirmation vote. >> reporter: many senate republicans say chuck hagel is too controversial to be confirmed. days after getting through committee on a party line vote, several members of the gop say they still have questions. from day one, we could see hagel's confirmation process would hit speed bumps along the way. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle question his...
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live from san francisco, ktvu. >> thank you. we are following overnight news from berkeley. a reported barricade situation near the cal campus appears to have been a false alarm. swat teams were called to a home at addison and jefferson last night. police immediately shut down streets after getting reports of a manholed up inside the house and several neighbor its even reported hearing gun fire. police left the scene around midnight after concluding nobody was inside the home and it's still not clear what caused the confusion. >> the issue of homeless camps in san jose is a big one. the growing tent city is near the airport. what they may soon do. >> reporter: it's gotten light and you can see how many tents are out here. right behind me in this grassy field you can see tents clustered around this tree and if you move over here to the left you can see just how many more tent there is are under each tree and there in the distance we have seen this -- looks like some sort of city or county vehicle with a clean up crew that's picking up trash unsure if that -- they routinely do
live from san francisco, ktvu. >> thank you. we are following overnight news from berkeley. a reported barricade situation near the cal campus appears to have been a false alarm. swat teams were called to a home at addison and jefferson last night. police immediately shut down streets after getting reports of a manholed up inside the house and several neighbor its even reported hearing gun fire. police left the scene around midnight after concluding nobody was inside the home and it's...
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alex savage live in san francisco, across from at&t park. six and a half hours away from kickoff and folks looking to lock down the tables and stools there? >> reporter: mike, these are the dedicated 49ers fans. they got down here very early this morning. before 8:00 this morning, they began to line up here. these are the folks outside of pete's tavern right now. excited for the super bowl. all decked out in their 49ers gear, and they came down here obviously, to stake out a spot inside the police, get the best spot they can to watch the big game. by the way, that place doesn't open up until 11:00 and the same is true of this place right next door. pedro's cantina where you can see look at that, a couple dozen people lined outside of that place as well. waiting for it to open so they can get inside and get the prime spot to watch the 49ers and the super bowl. these fans are ready to celebrate today, but police here in this city obviously stepping up security, to make sure crowds don't get out of hand later on today. the police department wil
alex savage live in san francisco, across from at&t park. six and a half hours away from kickoff and folks looking to lock down the tables and stools there? >> reporter: mike, these are the dedicated 49ers fans. they got down here very early this morning. before 8:00 this morning, they began to line up here. these are the folks outside of pete's tavern right now. excited for the super bowl. all decked out in their 49ers gear, and they came down here obviously, to stake out a spot...
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most of them would be furloughed for up to 22 days. that's equivalent to a 20% pay cut over a six-month period. now, those furloughs would not kick in until april, even if sequestration takes effect next friday. businesses that work for the federal government would also cut back. >> that waiting and failing to spend now is what could lead to unemployment now and difficulties later. . >> reporter: we'll -- we'll take a look at what the long- term effects could be on -- on california -- next. >> thank you. >>> a group that supports same- sex marriage is launching a $is million -- is launching a $1 million campaign featuring clips of president obama, former first lady laura bush, colin powell and former vice president, dick cheney, all expressing support for same-sex marriage. the group says the goal of the tv ad is to show there is bipartisan support for same-sex marriage. >>> as the vatican prepares for the process of selecting a new pope, there's growing controversy over whether a los angeles cardinal should be part of the conclave. ro
most of them would be furloughed for up to 22 days. that's equivalent to a 20% pay cut over a six-month period. now, those furloughs would not kick in until april, even if sequestration takes effect next friday. businesses that work for the federal government would also cut back. >> that waiting and failing to spend now is what could lead to unemployment now and difficulties later. . >> reporter: we'll -- we'll take a look at what the long- term effects could be on -- on california...
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san francisco police chief greg suhr joining us from the newsroom with more. police wanting to make sure the celebrating doesn't get out of hand. good morning, chief. >> good morning. >> we hope everyone will behave, but how do you prepare for a weekend like super bowl weekend? >> well, obviously after the world series, we had a problem with the bonfires. it happened to occur on garbage night. sunday is garbage night again. we're working to make sure the garbage gets picked up ahead of time so there's less fuel. >> you talk about parties. we're looking at video. certainly we had problems with muni buses, the garbage cans. was there something that maybe wasn't -- something else that wasn't done? maybe a message to, you know, people? was it big viewing -- was there something you can help stop? >> this is going to be super bowl number 6 for us. only the pittsburgh steelers are going to be tied with us. we need to win like we've been there before. everybody needs to carry themselves like they are on video, because they are. some people after that celebration are l
san francisco police chief greg suhr joining us from the newsroom with more. police wanting to make sure the celebrating doesn't get out of hand. good morning, chief. >> good morning. >> we hope everyone will behave, but how do you prepare for a weekend like super bowl weekend? >> well, obviously after the world series, we had a problem with the bonfires. it happened to occur on garbage night. sunday is garbage night again. we're working to make sure the garbage gets picked up...